2006 NFL DRAFT
No. 1 pick in the 2006 National Football League draft Mario Williams, center of North Carolina chosen by the Houston Texans, poses on April 29, 2006 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. (UPI Photo/Ezio Petersen)
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has sued his former fiancee for the return of a $785,000, 10-carat diamond engagement ring, court documents said.
Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams has a torn pectoral muscle and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Monday.
Mickey Rourke, who earned an Oscar nod for his portrayal of a pro grappler in "The Wrestler," is to attend a WrestleMania show in Houston, organizers said.
Mario Williams' three sacks and a forced fumble and Steve Slaton's 130 yards rushing and two scores powered Houston's 30-17 win over Jacksonville Monday night.
Miami quarterback Cleo Lemon Wednesday was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a game-winning touchdown pass last Sunday against Baltimore.
Sage Rosenfels ran for a score, threw a touchdown pass and led the Houston Texans to their third straight win Thursday, 31-13 over Denver.
Matt Schaub threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in his first game as Houston quarterback Sunday, as the Texans defeated Kansas City, 20-3.
Buffalo Bills rookie defensive tackle John McCargo suffered a foot frcture in Sunday's loss to Chicago and is scheduled to have surgery.
Vernand Morency rushed 11 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead Houston to a 27-20 pre-season victory over the St. Louis Rams.
Charley Casserly resigned Wednesday as general manager of the NFL's Houston Texans.
